US Bridges

RTE I787 over Hudson River George ST

Fair

Albany County, New York · RTE.787I and Hudson River · Structure no. 000000001070869

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,238 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
48,729
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over Hudson River George ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over Hudson River George ST in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 48,729 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,220 by 2041. The structure is 2,238 ft (682.1 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I787
CrossesHudson River George ST
LocationRTE.787I and Hudson River
RouteState Highway 787
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74086, -73.69116
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,238 ft (682.1 m)
Longest span380 ft (115.8 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,729 (2018)
Projected traffic77,220 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$100.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over Hudson River George ST built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE I787 over Hudson River George ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I787 over Hudson River George ST carry?

About 48,729 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over Hudson River George ST?

The structure is 2,238 ft (682.1 m) long with a longest span of 380 ft (115.8 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over Hudson River George ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.